McLellan Blacksmithing

Specialties

We are a Forging & Fabrication Shop Specializing in Unique, High Quality, Ornamental Metalwork.

History

Established in 1977.

McLellan Blacksmithing began business in June 1977. Originally a «traditional» blacksmithing operation with a heavy emphasis on shoeing horses. In the mid 1980’s the emphasis shifted toward more architectural and interior design metalwork. Tastes had changed and metalwork was back in vogue. By the early 1990’s the business had expanded to the point that it could no longer be run as a one man shop.

A new site was located in Loomis, CA. With the construction of a 4200 square foot building and adding employees, McLellan Blacksmithing met the demand for increasingly intricate and artistic designs for the upscale residences being built in the area.

The shop is in a beautiful setting beside a year round creek. The forge area overlooks the creek and a beaver pond. The office and gallery area provide a space for clients to look at samples and discuss their projects. There is a full machine shop on site to provide pieces for more demanding products.

Meet the Manager

John M.

Manager

I got started in blacksmithing at the age of 8 when I inherited a forge & anvil from my grandfather. I read all the old books I could find on the subject & built my fires with small pieces of oak since I didn’t have access to coal. The high school I attended offered a course in horseshoeing which I took my junior & senior years. This was the first time I got to use a coal fire. Since I already had years of experience in the forge the course was pretty easy for me & I helped teach it my senior year.

After I graduated I continued to teach the Farrier class while I was attending the local Junior College. My major was in agriculture, but the college had a great metal shop so I took most of the metals classes also.

In 1978 I joined the California Blacksmith Association. This was a real boost to my development. For the first time, I could talk to others that were doing the same things & having the same problems. To hear the rest come visit us.. ..